German Speaking Business Development Executive

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

German Speaking Business Development Executive
Location: Remote (UK based) – occasional office visits and client meetings across Europe
Hybrid work: Remote UK (office attendance for initial training and quarterly meetings)
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum plus commission (OTE c. £70,000)
Ref: 733NT

To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 733NT

The company:
A well-established international organisation specialising in asset management and business solutions for industrial clients across a wide range of sectors. With a strong global presence and an international network of offices and partners, the company supports businesses in optimising operational efficiency and sustainability through tailored commercial services.

Main duties:
Generate new business opportunities across Europe by prospecting, engaging, and building strong client relationships, with a particular focus on German-speaking markets.

The role:
• Identify and engage new prospects across target industries and European markets, particularly within the DACH region
• Conduct outbound prospecting via phone, email, and online research
• Qualify and respond to inbound enquiries to assess potential business opportunities
• Maintain and grow CRM database with accurate contact and company information
• Build strong relationships with new and existing clients to understand their asset management needs
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate client meetings and proposal development
• Support sales pipeline progression and work closely with business development leadership to advance opportunities
• Represent the company at client meetings, industry exhibitions, and global team meetings across Europe

The candidate:
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
• Experience in B2B service sales or business development across European markets
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
• Strong prospecting skills with a proactive “hunter” mentality
• Proficient in using online platforms and research tools for outreach activities
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to working with international colleagues
• Confident, self-motivated, competitive, and target-driven
• Willingness to travel regularly across Europe
• Additional European language skills such as French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, or Polish would be advantageous

The salary:
£35,000 – £38,000 basic depending on experience plus commission (OTE c. £70,000), flexible remote-first working environment, supportive and collaborative international team, opportunities for professional growth.

French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.